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flag Kenyan judge rules emotional neglect, like withdrawal of affection, can justify divorce.

flag Kenyan High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi ruled that withdrawing affection or failing to fulfill marital duties can constitute desertion or mental cruelty, justifying divorce. flag The decision expands divorce grounds beyond infidelity or physical harm, recognizing emotional neglect as a valid reason. flag Judge Nyakundi emphasized that marriage requires mutual effort and adjustment, and that individuals should not be forced to stay in unhappy unions due to societal or religious pressure. flag The ruling reflects a shift toward acknowledging psychological harm, particularly in patriarchal contexts, and affirms the right to end a marriage when it is irretrievably broken.

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